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DUOHOME vs ForestAir: heat pump ratings compared

Against heat pumps of the same size and type, a typical DUOHOME model beats 57% and a typical ForestAir model 63%. ForestAir rates higher overall.

Covers heat pumps sold new today (R-454B and R-32 refrigerant). See older R-410A models · Updated

DUOHOME

57%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Above average

39 models listed

ForestAir

63%

of similar heat pumps beaten by its typical model

Well above average

33 models listed

Rating by ratingEach bar is the share of same-size, same-type heat pumps that a typical model beats, so the two brands compare fairly even if they make different sizes.
  • Efficiency on a 5°F dayCOP at 5°FDUOHOME: Beats 61%ForestAir: Beats 46%
  • Heating power kept at 5°FCapacity at 5°F vs 47°FDUOHOME: Beats 48%ForestAir: Beats 59%
  • Winter-long heating efficiencyHSPF2DUOHOME: Beats 66%ForestAir: Beats 64%
  • Summer-long cooling efficiencySEER2DUOHOME: Beats 63%ForestAir: Beats 80%
  • Hot-day cooling efficiencyEER2DUOHOME: Beats 47%ForestAir: Beats 61%

Average (50%)Dashed outline: the other brand, for comparison

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Share of each brand’s models that meet the level. Programs can have other rules too.

  • CEE 2025

    DUOHOME
    87%
    ForestAir
    97%

  • Xcel CC

    DUOHOME
    74%
    ForestAir
    97%

  • CEE Advanced

    DUOHOME
    0%
    ForestAir
    3%

  • ENERGY STAR CC

    DUOHOME
    0%
    ForestAir
    42%

All-around best, ducted 2 tons

Balances heating (5°F output and efficiency, HSPF2) and cooling (SEER2, EER2), each rating against units their size.

Showing Ducted, 2 tons (21,000–26,999 Btu/h cooling). What size is my system?

DUOHOME

  1. 1DOD30-24HFN10-M1with ducted air handler DTJ-24HWFN10-M1-DDUOHOME2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 77.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    76% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Good
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.30 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    11.0 (HSPF2)
    Top 10%
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    12.5 (EER2)
    Great
    78.8score / 100Heating 77 · Cooling 81
  2. 2D4OD30-27HFN10-M1-DDUOHOMEAlso listed as D4OD30-27HFN10-M1D-D2 tons · 26,600 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 48.6Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    71% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    9.0 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    21.0 (SEER2)
    Top 10%
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    64.5score / 100Heating 49 · Cooling 81
  3. 3DOX430-24HFN10-M3Xwith ducted air handler DVBC-24HWFN10-MB3E-DDUOHOME2 tons · 23,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 66.3Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    90% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Great
    Efficiency at 5°F
    1.87 (COP at 5°F)
    Below the middle
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    18.3 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    11.7 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    61.0score / 100Heating 66 · Cooling 56

ForestAir

  1. 1FA-H24-VK/ODwith ducted air handler FA-H24-VK/AHForestAir2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 65.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    20.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    14.0 (EER2)
    Top 10%
    79.3score / 100Heating 65 · Cooling 93
  2. 2FA-H24-VKCE/OD-454with ducted air handler FA-H24-VKCE/AH-454ForestAir2 tons · 24,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 80.9Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, CEE Advanced, Xcel CC, DOE CCHP, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    100% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Top 10%
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.20 (COP at 5°F)
    Great
    Winter efficiency
    9.5 (HSPF2)
    Good
    Cooling efficiency
    18.5 (SEER2)
    Good
    Hot-day cooling
    12.0 (EER2)
    Good
    73.5score / 100Heating 81 · Cooling 66
  3. 3FA-H24-D24TL-O-454with ducted air handler FA-D24-D24TL-I-454ForestAir2 tons · 22,000 Btu/h · DuctedCold-climate pick, score 60.1Meets CEE 2025, CEE 2026, Xcel CC, ENERGY STAR CC
    Heat kept at 5°F
    74% (Capacity at 5°F vs 47°F)
    Below the middle
    Efficiency at 5°F
    2.00 (COP at 5°F)
    Good
    Winter efficiency
    10.0 (HSPF2)
    Great
    Cooling efficiency
    19.0 (SEER2)
    Great
    Hot-day cooling
    11.0 (EER2)
    Below the middle
    55.8score / 100Heating 60 · Cooling 52

These are certified test ratings, not a recommendation for your home. The right size comes from a load calculation by a contractor.

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